Patricia Nicely

Patricia "Pat" Nicely, age 75, of Knoxville, Tennessee passed away on Tuesday, February 7, 2023. Pat graduated from Penn State University with a bachelors of science in psychology, and she received a PhD in psychology and a Doctor of Jurisprudence from the University of Tennessee. She practiced family law in Nashville, TN for many years.

She was preceded in passing by her parents, George and Mary Fowler, of Ligonier, PA; sisters, Betty Tomci and Marilyn Fowler.

Pat leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving husband of 55 years, Bruce Nicely; son, Mike (Tiffany) Nicely; grandchildren, Preston (Anna Kate) Nicely, Kendyl Nicely, Isaiah Nicely, and several close friends.

The family will honor Pat with a Receiving of Friends at Wallace Memorial Baptist Church, 701 Merchant Dr., Knoxville, TN 37912, on Thursday, February 16, 2023 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm with a Memorial Service to follow at 7:00pm with Pastor Kent Williams officiating. In lieu of flowers, please consider a donation in honor of Pat to her favorite charity, St. Jude Children's Research Hospital, 262 Danny Thomas Place, Memphis, TN 38105. Online condolences and fond memories may be shared with the Nicely family at www.sherwoodchapel.com

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